Tomales Elementary

144 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tomales Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Tomales, California, is a quintessential example of a tight-knit, small-town school. As part of the Shoreline Unified School District, the school serves a modest student population, fostering an intimate educational environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to each child. Its location in the rolling hills of West Marin County provides a unique, nature-integrated setting that often emphasizes outdoor learning and a strong connection to the local agricultural community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture and commitment to academic fundamentals within a supportive, community-focused atmosphere. By maintaining small class sizes, Tomales Elementary is able to cultivate a sense of belonging among its students, making it a focal point for families in the region. The school balances traditional instruction with a focus on developing well-rounded students, all while benefiting from the quiet, scenic landscape that defines the town of Tomales.

144

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tomales Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	93
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
93 (64.6 %)
White
44 (30.6 %)
Two or More
4 (2.8 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Shoreline Unified
Phone:	(707)878-2214
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 20